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Aspergillosis Osteomyelitis of the Mandible: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Ikram Attouchi, Ghada Bouslama, Nour Sayda Ben Messaoud, Atig Amira, Zahra Kmira, Ben Youssef Yosra, Lamia Oualha, Badreddine Sriha, Souha Ben Youssef

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Ikram AttouchiDental Medicine, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8329-8445
Ghada BouslamaDental Medicine, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0292-5862
Nour Sayda Ben MessaoudDental Medicine, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3226-0320
Atig AmiraInternal Medicine, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3259-1377
Zahra KmiraClinical Hematology, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Ben Youssef YosraClinical Hematology, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Lamia OualhaDental Medicine, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Badreddine SrihaDepartment of Cytology and Pathological Anatomy, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Souha Ben YoussefDental Medicine, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6568-9425

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Abstract

Aspergillosis is an uncommon fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species, predominantly affecting immunocompromised individuals. While pulmonary involvement is common, extrapulmonary manifestations such as osteomyelitis are uncommon. Aspergillus osteomyelitis of the mandible is an exceptionally rare and life-threatening condition, posing significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present the case of a 13-year-old immunocompromised patient diagnosed with this condition. The patient presented with persistent jaw pain, swelling, and radiographic evidence of extensive bone destruction. Diagnosis was confirmed through fungal cultures and histopathological examination, which identified Aspergillus species. The patient underwent surgical debridement and prolonged antifungal therapy, leading to clinical improvement. Aspergillus osteomyelitis of the mandible is exceedingly rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent further bone destruction and associated complications. This case underscores the importance of considering fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of osteomyelitis, particularly in at-risk populations. It also emphasizes the potential role of antifungal prophylaxis in reducing the severity of invasive fungal infections when they occur. Managing this condition presents significant challenges, including the need for aggressive antifungal therapy and the risk of recurrence.

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Aspergillus osteomyelitisbone destructioncase reportfungal infectionimmunocompromisedmandibletreatment

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PMID40519329
PMCPMC12161888

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